How to Land more Spotted Sea Trout

   Here's a little tip that has helped me land more of those larger Spotted Sea Trout. The Spotted Sea Trout has a very delicate and soft mouth and it tears easily. When setting the hook it's only necessary to just flick the rod a little bit instead of leaning into a big jerk to set the hook. You'll want a rod with a flexable tip for a light set. When fishing live bait besure the hook is far enough through the bait so the barb is exposed, this will allow the hook to easily penatrate all the way up to the barb for a sure hold.

  Now that you've got him hooked you need to get him to the boat. Keep a tight line but don't reel too fast or he'll jerk and kick against your tension and tear the hook out by tearing his own mouth. Slow and steady is the best way land the keeper sized Sea Trout. Always use a landing net, never try to hoist the fish out of the water and into the boat.

  This method has helped me and I hope it helps you.

Captain Jack